Last week, the city's commission overruled Flynn, and instead said it would reinstate Schoen after a 60-day suspension.

Today, the commission reconvened to discuss its decision and decided to overrule its earlier decision.

In the end, Schoen was fired and community reaction to Tuesday's decision was mixed.

"Today was a monumental day," said Tory Lowe. "We have justice in the City of Milwaukee. Today was the first step."

Alderwoman Milele Coggs was pleased the commission took the time to review its own decision.

"I'm glad the Fire and Police Commission reversed or reconsidered their decision and used the letter of the law to do so," she said.

However, not all in attendance were pleased with the process or the decision.

"(In) the system we have in place, the commission trumps the chief's decision," Alderman Bob Donovan said.

Donovan said he does not want to take sides, but does not want the city to wind up in a lawsuit because of the commission's two rulings.

"All I'm saying is that, apparently because of outside pressure, the commission changed their mind and that certainly is a concern. If you scream loud and swear and stomp your feet, you're going to get your way. I think that sends a very bad message."

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